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Calls Grow To Delay Kavanaugh Vote After Accuser Goes Public

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Calls Grow To Delay Kavanaugh Vote After Accuser Goes Public

September 16, 2018 • Senators from both parties called for a delay shortly after The Washington Post published a story naming the woman who says that Kavanaugh tried to sexually assault her when they were both teenagers.

Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-Winning Columnist, Dies Of Cancer

Charles Krauthammer, pictured on the Fox News Channel, died of cancer at the age of 68. His death was announced by the Washington Post, where he was a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist in addition to his work as a commentator for Fox. Fox News Channel hide caption

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Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-Winning Columnist, Dies Of Cancer

June 21, 2018 • The longtime columnist for the Washington Post and commentator for Fox News wrote earlier this month that he had "no regrets." He was 68.

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Columnist Charles Krauthammer Says He Has Just Weeks To Live

June 9, 2018 • Krauthammer is a columnist for The Washington Post, and commentator on Fox News. He has been fighting an aggressive form of cancer, and says his long fight against the disease "is over."

Kendrick Lamar, 'Press Democrat' Claim Pulitzers. Here's The Full List Of Winners

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Kendrick Lamar, 'Press Democrat' Claim Pulitzers. Here's The Full List Of Winners

April 16, 2018 • Lamar joins the staffs of The New York Times and The Washington Post as this year's prize winners. See the list of winners and watch Monday's announcement ceremony here.

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Tronc Preparing To Sell The 'Los Angeles Times'

February 6, 2018 • Among the issues roiling the Times is the turnover of executives after reporting by NPR's David Folkenflik on allegations of sexual harassment. Times journalists also voted recently to unionize.

In The Category Of 'Fake News,' The Award Winner Is...

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In The Category Of 'Fake News,' The Award Winner Is...

January 17, 2018 • After postponing the announcement of the 'Fake News Awards' winners for a week, the president's event crashed the website of the GOP. The New York Times took first place on the list.

'I Have Never Engaged In Sexual Misconduct,' Moore Says In Statement

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'I Have Never Engaged In Sexual Misconduct,' Moore Says In Statement

November 10, 2017 • Roy Moore issued a two-pronged defense Friday evening to a Washington Post report. The GOP Senate candidate issued a strongly worded statement just as he went on a conservative radio talk show.

At 'Washington Post,' Tech Is Increasingly Boosting Financial Performance

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At 'Washington Post,' Tech Is Increasingly Boosting Financial Performance

June 13, 2017 • The newspaper struggled amid declines in print ads, but under Amazon's Jeff Bezos, it has transformed its operations, from how it writes headlines and chooses photos to how it generates ad dollars.

At 'Washington Post,' Tech Is Increasingly Boosting Financial Performance

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Report: Trump Asked Intel Heads To Push Back On FBI Russia Probe

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Report: Trump Asked Intel Heads To Push Back On FBI Russia Probe

May 22, 2017 • The Washington Post reported the president asked the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the NSA to push back against the investigation into his campaign's possible ties to Russia.

Reports: Trump Gave Classified Info To Russians During White House Visit

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Reports: Trump Gave Classified Info To Russians During White House Visit

May 15, 2017 • The Washington Post reported that the president revealed "highly classified information" to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador, possibly jeopardizing future intelligence gathering on ISIS.

FBI Reportedly Got Court Order To Monitor Trump Adviser's Communications

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FBI Reportedly Got Court Order To Monitor Trump Adviser's Communications

April 12, 2017 • To acquire the FISA warrant to surveil Carter Page, the FBI had to "show probable cause that he was effectively acting as an agent of Russia," says Washington Post reporter Adam Entous.

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MAILBAG: Could 'Faithless Electors' Keep Donald Trump Out Of The White House?

Plenty of Trump opponents are begging electors to vote against Trump. But it's hard to see that effort being very successful. Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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